How To Fix RE151 - Enter document category for document &

RE151 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Enter document category for document &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE151 - Enter document category for document & ?

  The SAP error message RE151, which states "Enter document category for document &," typically occurs in the context of Real Estate Management (RE) when a user attempts to create or process a document without specifying a required document category. The document category is essential for classifying the document and determining how it should be processed within the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A user tries to create or modify a document in the Real Estate Management module without selecting a document category.
  The document category field is either left blank or not properly populated in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RE151 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Document Type: Determine what type of document you are trying to create or process (e.g., lease agreement, contract, etc.).
  
  
  Select Document Category:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction where the error occurred.
  Look for the field labeled "Document Category" or similar.
  Select the appropriate document category from the dropdown list. If you